Triotech’s latest interactive dark ride is set to be installed at Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC)’s new theme park Six Flags Qiddiya City in Saudi Arabia, the first Six Flags park to be designed and built outside of North America.
Known for its expertise in delivering turnkey, high-production-value attractions, Triotech has been chosen to design, engineer, manufacture and install this bespoke interactive dark ride. The exclusive media content will be crafted entirely by Triotech's in-house studio in Montreal. Situated in the Discovery Springs area, this immersive experience will span over 2400 m2 (26,000 sq.ft.).
“Our global leadership in interactive experiences and our proven track record in providing turnkey attractions positioned us to help deliver a unique ride for Six Flags Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia,” mentioned Ernest Yale, President and CEO of Triotech. He added: “Our dedicated team is excited to be involved in such a unique and ground-breaking endeavor!”
In this unique interactive dark ride, guests will journey into the deep on a thrilling underwater expedition to help restore the beauty and wonder to life below. Using Triotech’s dynamic and thrilling proprietary ride system, visitors will ride in 4-player carts featuring fast rotation and rapid acceleration. As they sit side-by-side, every player will enjoy a non-obstructed view resulting in a unique immersive journey. With over 9 interactive media-based scenes and special effects, the experience is designed to captivate participants of all ages.
Six Flags Qiddiya City will serve to be a key entertainment attraction for Qiddiya City and the city of Riyadh. The theme park will cover an area of 320,000 square meters and will feature 28 rides and attractions of which 10 will be thrill rides, with 18 rides designed for families and young children.
Qiddiya City is Qiddiya's inaugural project; a new global destination built from scratch on the foundations of play. Located at the heart of the Tuwaiq Mountains just 40 minutes from Riyadh, the vibrant city brings entertainment, sports and culture together in a way never seen before.
Upon completion, Qiddiya City will offer a high quality of life to residents and visitors with a wide range of attractions and experiences, including a global center for gaming and esports, a multi- use stadium, golf courses, a motorsports area with racetrack, a water theme park in addition to the Six Flags theme park.
With Qiddiya’s “Power of Play” philosophy at its heart, the city is designed to host some of the world's biggest sports competitions, festivals, concerts, and cultural events. Sustainability and wellbeing have also been woven into its urban plan, with residential, retail, and office spaces blended with extensive green zones, cultural centers and top-tier healthcare and education facilities.